Richard Dillard

Senior Managing Director

Richard brings over 18 years of experience in M&A, complemented by an extensive background in sales and real estate. His career includes corporate sales and management roles with industry leaders such as Coca-Cola and United Van Lines earning numerous awards and sales achievements. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Richard has owned and managed his own businesses, giving him a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges that business owners face. He is passionate about connecting buyers and sellers, providing consultative guidance through every step of the process.

As a graduate of Furman University in Greenville SC, Richard holds a BA in Psychology. A natural born leader, Richard serves as an Elder in his church, a Pastoral adviser and leader of small group ministries. He has called Nashville home for 25 years and takes pride in owning the historic Dillard family farm that has been a working farm since 1858. Richard is married to his wife Michele and together they share 5 children and two grandchildren. When Richard isn’t working, you’ll find him in the pool or gym, traveling with his wife, chasing grandkids and tending to the farm animals.

Nashville, Tennessee